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English · Q76

Preposition

Competitive Exams · English · question 76

Q76

He was driving . . . . . . . . 180 miles per hour when he crashed . . . . . . . . the central barrier.

A.
at, into
Answer
B.
under, around
C.
at, in
D.
in, next to

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the first blank, 'at' will be used because it indicates specificity of something. Here, a specific speed '180 miles per hour' is mentioned.
In the second blank, 'into' will be used because 'crashed into' means 'to come into violent contact with'.